NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD 

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HEARING DATE 
23 Sep 2003 

CASE NUMBER 
FD-2003-00192 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

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ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD 
APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
BRIEF OF PERSOhPiEL FILE 
COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD 
ADDITIONAL EXHlBlTS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF 
PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout counsel, and the right to 
submit an application to the AFBCMR 

TO: 

SAFlMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 781 50-4742 

FROM: 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR  FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCK 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMhlAND DR.  EE WING, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

(EF-V2) 

Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD2003-00192 

GENERAL:  ÿ he applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

The  applicant  was  offered  a  personal  appearance  before  the  Discharge  Review  Board  but  declined  to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied. 

The  Board  finds that  neither  the  evidence  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates an 
inequity or impropriety that would justify  a change of discharge. 

Issues.  Applicant  was  discharged  for misconduct,  minor disciplinary infractions.  He had  an Article  15, a 
vacation  of  suspended  punishment,  and  two  Letters  of  Reprimand.  His  misconduct  included  several 
instances  of failure  to pay just  debts,  writing  bad  checks, and being incapacitated  for  duty  through  prior 
over-indulgence of intoxicating liquor.  These multiple infractions occurred over a 20-month period.  At the 
time  of  the  discharge,  member  consulted  counsel  and  submitted  a  statement  requesting  he  be  given  an 
honorable  discharge.  He  also  submitted six character  statements.  Applicant  now contends his  discharge 
was based  on one isolated incident, and notes that after separation he paid  off his debts.  The Board noted 
member had had at least four separate opportunities to improve his behavior, and he was age 22 to 24 when 
his offenses occurred, the same age as other airmen who adhere to standards. He was counseled  repeatedly 
in an effort to help him correct his deficiencies.  In spite of those rehabilitative efforts, he was unwilling or 
unable  to  improve  his  behavior.  The  Board  concluded  applicant  knew  right  from  wrong  and  was 
responsible  for his actions, and therefore was held accountable for them.  No  inequity or impropriety  was 
found in this discharge in the course of the records review. 

Applicant  cited  his post-service  conduct  and  good citizenship since discharge.  However, this evidence is 
not  relevant  to the period  of service under review  and therefore,  does not provide a basis for an upgrade. 
Although applicant has matured  and his conduct may have improved, this alone is insufficient to overcome 
the factors that were the basis for discharge. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge  Review  Board  concludes  that  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the 
procedural  and  substantive requirements  of the discharge  regulation  and  was  within  the  discretion of the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

In view of the foregoing findings the board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH SRA) 

MISSING MEDICAL RECORDS 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF 25 Apr 94 UP AFR 39-10, 
para 5-46 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions).  Appeals for Honorable 
Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 7 Oct 69.  Enlmt Age: 19 3/12.  Disch Age: 24 6/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-60,  E-61,  G-66,  M-40. PAFSC: 1C151 -  Air Traffic Control 
Journeyman. DAS: 1 Feb 93. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 19 Jan 89 -  20 Jun 89  (5 months 2 days) (~nactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB.21 Jun 89 for 6 yrs. Svd: 4 Yrs 10 Mo 5 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  23 Mar 94  (Article 15, Vacation, 4 Apr 94) 

SRA -  4 Dec 91 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 04 Apr 94, Vacation, Castle AFB, CA -  Article 134.  You 

were, on or about 24 Mar 94, as a result of wrongful 
previous overindulgence in intoxicating liquor or drugs, 
incapacitated for the proper performance of your duties. 
Reduction to AlC.  (No appeal)  (No mitigation) 

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(2) 23 Mar 94, Castle AFB, CA -  Article 123a.  You did, on 
divers occasions between on or about 1 Feb 94 and on or 
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procurement of lawful currency or things of value, 
wrongfully and unlawfully make and utter to Castle Air 
Force Base Exchange certain checks for the payment of 
money in the amount of $350.00, more or less, to wit: 
Check #1026, dated 25 Feb 94, in the amount of $150.00, 
Check #1030, dated 26 Feb 94, in the amount of $50.00, 
Check #1033, dated 28 Feb 94, in the amount of $150.00, 
drawn upon the Travis Federal Credit Union, made payable 
to the Castle AFB Exchange, and signe 
then knowing that you, the maker thereof, did not or 
would not have sufficient funds in or credit with the 
said Travis Federal Credit Union for payment of said 
checks in full upon their presentment.  Suspended 
reduction to AlC.  Forfeiture of $200 pay per month for 
2 months, and 30 days correctional custody. (No appeal) 
(No mitigation) ' 

e.  Additional: LOR, 10 SEP 92 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR, 18 AUG 92 -  Financial irresponsibility. 

f .  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 21 Jun 89 -  20 Feb 91  RAF Alconbury  4  (Initial) 

21 Feb 91 -  30 Aug 91  RAF Alconbury  3  (CRO) 
31 Aug 91 -  30 Aug 92  RAF Alconbury  2  (Annua1)REF 
31 Aug 92 -  26 Sep 93  Castle AFB 

5  (Annual) 

(Discharged from Castle AFB) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFOUA W/1 OLC, AFGCM, AFLSAR, AFOSLTR, NDSM, AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (5) Yrs  (3) Mos  (6) Das 

TAMS:  (4) Yrs  (10) Mos  (05) Das 

4 .   BASIS  ADVANCED  FOR  REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 16 Apr 02 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  My discharge was inequitable because it focused on an isolated 
incident that occurred after four years and ten months of service.  During my 
time of service I received a good conduct medal, an outstanding unit award, and 
a National defense service medal.  I am also a veteran of Operation Desert 
Shield/Storm.  It is unfair to discredit my service with a General discharge and 
a misconduct narrative. 

Issue 2:  After my discharge I immediately repaid all of the debts that 

subsequently led to the discharge. 

Issue 3:  Since my discharge I have led a full and productive life.  I 

currently work for a government agency.  I am father of three and happily 
married for the past eight years.  I would like to be able to show my children 
my dd214  (sic) with pride and speak proudly of my service time. 

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-1.  &llege  Degree: 
2. DD Form 2 14 . 

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HEADQUARTERS 03D BOMB WINO (ACC) 
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SUBJECT:  N o t i f i c a t i o n   L e t t e r  

I  am  recommending  your  d i s c h a r g e   from  t h e  U n i t e d   S t a t e s  A i r   F o r c e   f o r  

1. 
Misconduct,  s p e c i f i c a l l y ,   Minor  D i s c i p l i n a r y   I n f r a c t i o n s .   The  a u t h o r i t y   f o r  
t h i s   a c t i o n   i s  AFR  39-10,  p a r a g r a p h   5-46. 
your  s e r v i c e   w i l l   be  c h a r a c t e r i z e d   as  h o n ~ r a b l e  o r  . g e n e r a l .  
t h a t   your  s e r v i c e  be  c h a r a c t e r i z e d   as  gene-91.  .  ,.  - 

I f   my  recommendation  i s  approved, 

I  am  recommending 

2.  My  r e a s o n s   f o r  t h i s   a c t i o n   are: 

a.  During  t h e  months  o f   June,  J u l y ,   and  August,  1992,  your  w e r e  

i r r e s p o n s i b l e   i n  t h e  management  o f   your  f i n a n c e s ,   i n  t h a t   you  f a i l e d   t o  make 
payments  t o  t h e   NCO  c l u b   and  AFEES  i n  a  t i m e l y   maher.  For  e a c h   f a i l u r e  t o  
pay  t i m e l y   on  your  a c c o u n t s ,   you  r e c e i v e d   a  L e t t e r   of  Reprimand  (LOR)  a n d   a n  
Unfavorable  I n f o r m a t i o n   F i l e   (UIF)  w a s   e s t a b l i s h e d   on  you  (see Tab  N L l a ) .  

b.  On  25  March  1993,  you  w r o t e   a  check  t o  t h e   C a s t l e  AFB  Exchange  i n  t h e  
amount  o f   $10Q.00  which  w a s   r e t u r n e d   due  t o  i n s u f f i c i e n t   f u n d s .   For  t h i s  you 
w e r e   v e r b a l l y   c o u n s e l e d   (see Tab  N L l b ) .  

c.  On  d i v e r s   o c c a s i o n s   between  1 F e b r u a r y   1994  and  1 March  1994,  you 
w r o t e   t h r e e   c h e c k s   t o  t h e   C a s t l e  AFB  E x ~ h a n g e  t ~ t a l i n g  $350.00  which  w e r e  
r e t u r n e d   due  t o  i n s u f f i c i e n t   f u n d s .   For  t h i s  you  t e c e i v e d   a n   Article  1 5  w i t h  
t h e   f o l l o w i n g   punishment: 
6  m o n t h s ) ,   f o r f e i t u r e   o f   $200  p a y   p e r   month  f o r   two  months,  and  30  d a y s  

r e d u c t i o n   i n  g r a d e   from  SrA  t o  A1C  (suspended  f o r  

- ~ r r e e t i o n a - l - ~ o ~ = + s e e  

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d.  On  24  March  1994,  you  w e r e ,   a s  a  r e s u l t   o f   wrongful  p r e v i o u s  

o v e r i n d u l g e n c e   i n  i n t o x i c a t i n g   l i q u o r ,   i n c a p a c i t a t e d   f o r   t h e   p r o p e r  
performance  o f   your  d u t i e s .   F o r   t h i s ,   t h e   suspended  r e d u c t i o n   you  r e c e i v e d   as 
a  r e s u l t   o f   your  A r t i c l e   1 5   (see p a r a g r a p h   c  above)  w a s   v a c a t e d   and  you  were 
r e d u c e d   i n  g r a d e   from  SrA  t o  A1C  (see Tab  N L l d ) .  

3.  C o p i e s   of  t h e  documents  t o  b e   forwarded  t o  t h e   s e p a r a t i o n   a u t h o r i t y   i n  
s u p p o r t   o f   t h i s   recommendation  are  a t t a c h e d .   The  commander  e x e r c i s i n g   SPCM 
j u r i s d i c t i o n   o r   a  h i g h e r   a u t h o r i t y  w i l l   decide  whether  you  w i l l   b e  d i s c h a r g e d  
o r   r e t a i n e d   i n  t h e  A i r   F o r c e   and,  i f   you  are  d i s c h a r g e d ,   hpw  your  s e r v i c e  w i l l  
be  c h a r a c t e r i z e d .  
r e e n l i s t m e n t   i n  t h e  A i r   Force. 

I f   you  are  d i s c h a r q e d ,   you  w i l l   be  i n e l i g i b l e   f o r  

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13 A p r i l   1994 u n l e s s   you  r e q u e s t   a n d ' r w e i v e - a n  e x t e n s i o n   f o r   good  c a u s e  
shown. 

I  w i l l   forward  t h e   s t a t e m e n t s   t o  t h e   s e p a r a t i o n   a u t h o r i t y .  

I f   you  f a i l  t o  c o n s u l t   counsel  o r   t o  submit  s t a t e m e n t s   on  your  own  b e h a l f ,  

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your  f a i l u r e  w i l l   c o n s t i t u t e   a  waiver  of  Lour  r i g h t   t o  do  s o .  

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